Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as they already own a dwelling in the locality, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant's housing need is considered satisfied as they already own a dwelling 4.2km from the subject site, thus failing to comply with the Rural Housing Criteria for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would represent the fifth dwelling within 250m on the north side of the road, thereby constituting and exacerbating a pattern of undesirable ribbon development.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate a local housing need for the applicant's brother, to whom the applicant intended to transfer their existing property, rendering the proposal contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H24Policy H28Policy H29Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
Kenneth Geary sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyduff Lower, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' according to the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused (following a previous refusal on the same site) because the applicant already owns a residence in the locality, meaning no genuine rural housing need was established. Additionally, the Planning Authori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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